CGT Trunk release

[Huw Powell]

> OK, now I'm confused. The trunk used to unlock or pop just fine with
> the old strut. I know, you're asking why did I change the strut if it
> worked? Because it was an aftermarket one that was about 2" too
> short, didn't allow the tunk to open all the way, and I'm tired of
> bumping my head on the trunk. Now that I have the "proper" struts in
> place I have to hold the lever over while somebody else lifts the lid
> (or use a scredriver to hold it over). It acts like the struts don't
> have enough oomph to pop it, but I've been told the lock just
> releases and really doesn't pop the lid up. So, what's the deal? Any
> thoughts?

That is the deal.  Pull the lever, the latch releases, and nothing more.
  The lid does not move.  But now it should be unlocked, and lift with
comparative ease (if the struts are good), and of course, stay open.

Shut it lightly, it stays unlocked, but fully closed.  Shut it firmly
and it latches.

I would check the latch alignment, check the cable tension (is it
pulling far enough?) and lube it all up.

Any problem you are now encountering with your release has nothing to do
with the fact that you just changed the struts, although if the others
lifted the lid a bit when it was released, they may have been masking a
problem you have now uncovered.

As I said previously, this all works even if there are *no* struts ont
he lid (or dead ones).

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Huw Powell

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